Residents See Basement and Road Flooding, City of Berkley Responds (City of Berkley, Aug. 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – On August 28, 2017, the City of Berkley and the southeastern region of Oakland County experienced extreme rain and flash flooding. According to local sources, approximately two inches of rain fell in roughly a two hour…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
2017 Candidate Interview: Berkley Councilperson Jack Blanchard (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 23, 2017) Berkley, MI – Berkley City Councilperson Jack Blanchard is seeking re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. Also on the ballot competing for three seats are Colleen Graveline, Dennis Hennen, Charles A. Tyrrell and incumbent Steven W. Baker. Blanchard has served six…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dennis Hennen for Berkley City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2017) Berkley, MI – In the November 7, 2017 election Dennis Hennen is one of five people running for three seats on the Berkley City Council. Also on the ballot are Charles A. Tyrrell and incumbents Steven (Steve) Baker, Jack Blanchard…
State Police Chase Tire-Stealing Suspects From Royal Oak to Southfield (Michigan State Police, Aug. 22, 2017) Royal Oak and Southfield, MI – On August 21, 2017 at approximately 9 00 PM, troopers from the Metro South Post troopers were contacted by Western Wayne CRT to assist with the arrest of suspects involved in a Larceny…
Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties and Tips to View Safely (Oakland County Health Division, Aug. 18, 2017) Oakland County Health Division encourages residents to view the upcoming solar eclipse safely. A partial solar eclipse will be viewable in Oakland County on Monday, August 21, between 1:02 p.m. and 3:46 p.m., with the maximum eclipse visibility at…
Family Guide to the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise By Karen Evans, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Ferndale-Royal Oak Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Clawson, Bloomfield Area, Pontiac – The Woodward Dream Cruise is upon us — you have probably already seen people setting up lawn chairs along Woodward Ave to catch a glimpse…
Join the Fun with Go Comedy! Dream Cruise Bingo (Go Comedy, Aug. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Some people love the Dream Cruise, others not so much. But however you feel, if you’re out and about people-watching you may enjoy this fun BINGO game designed by the comedians at Go Comedy in Ferndale. Keep your…
Dustin Diamond “Depression is No Joke” Benefit Show Sept. 10 Berkley, MI – Dustin Diamond, aka Screech from the classic TV show Saved by the Bell will be at O’Mara’s Irish Pub on Sunday Sept. 10 for a performance to benefit Common Ground. SHOWTIME: 7:30PM- GUEST SPEAKER FROM COMMON GROUND Ms.AMELIA LEHTO. 50/50 RAFFLE 8:00pm-…
2017 Candidate Interview: Charles “Chuck” Tyrrell for Berkley City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 5, 2017) Berkley, MI – Charles “Chuck” Tyrrell is one of five candidates competing for three seats on the Berkley City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Steven “Steve” W. Baker, Jack Blanchard, Colleen Graveline…
Chickens of Oakland County, Where Does Your Community Stand? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Jackson Clementz loves his chickens. The five year old spends time chasing and petting the three black New England Reds and three Red Sex Links that live in a pen in his grandfather’s backyard in Holly.…
Cities Want State to Reform Funding, Public Info. Session Aug 9, 10 & 15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, Ferndale, MI – In partnership with the cities of Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Hazel Park, we invite you to attend an upcoming SaveMICity presentation by the Michigan Municipal League. Find out why as the…
Paula C. Dirkes of Berkley Earns Mentor of the Year Award (Michigan Community Service Coalition, July 13, 2017) Berkley, MI – Among the 49 winners of 2017 Governor’s Service Awards were six people or groups from Oakland County, including Paula C. Dirkes of Berkley. The winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected…
2017 Candidate Interview: Berkley City Councilperson Steve Baker (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2017) Berkley, MI – Berkley City Councilperson Steve Baker has announced he is running for re-election in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. At the time of this interview we do not know the complete list of those running, but that will be…
Teens Can Learn to Tye Dye at Berkley Library Aug. 1 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI –Teens can learn to tye dye at the Berkley Library! Tie Dye Like the Pros! Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of great looking tie dye. We will use professional dyes and teach techniques to make…
Teens Can Learn to Tye Dye at Berkley Library Aug. 1 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI –Teens can learn to tye dye at the Berkley Library! Tie Dye Like the Pros! Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of great looking tie dye. We will use professional dyes and teach techniques to make…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Terbrack for Berkley Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Berkley, MI -Berkley councilperson Daniel (Dan) Terbrack is running for Mayor in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. At the time of this interview we do not know if he has any opposition. Terbrack was first elected in 2007 and he has…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Terbrack for Berkley Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Berkley, MI -Berkley councilperson Daniel (Dan) Terbrack is running for Mayor in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. At the time of this interview we do not know if he has any opposition. Terbrack was first elected in 2007 and he has…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…